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Sightseeing

Lively Ybor City is known for boutiques and vintage shops on 7th Avenue, which also hosts Cuban and Latin American eateries. Inside the historic Ferlita Bakery building is the Ybor City Museum. A solid overview of Ybor’s history, starting with Spanish immigrant and cigar magnate Don Vicente Martinez Ybor. It also includes access to the adjacent park. Take the cigar tour, Take an art class (for adults and children) or browse the vintage clothing shops.
247 locals recommend
Ybor City Historic District
247 locals recommend
Lively Ybor City is known for boutiques and vintage shops on 7th Avenue, which also hosts Cuban and Latin American eateries. Inside the historic Ferlita Bakery building is the Ybor City Museum. A solid overview of Ybor’s history, starting with Spanish immigrant and cigar magnate Don Vicente Martinez Ybor. It also includes access to the adjacent park. Take the cigar tour, Take an art class (for adults and children) or browse the vintage clothing shops.
Starship Cruise for a magical evening of food and music the luxury yacht sets sail as dinner is served. After the meal, head up to the promenade deck for champagne and dancing. The cruise lasts for around two and a half hours and has full onboard bar services.
38 locals recommend
Yacht Starship station
603 Channelside Dr
38 locals recommend
Starship Cruise for a magical evening of food and music the luxury yacht sets sail as dinner is served. After the meal, head up to the promenade deck for champagne and dancing. The cruise lasts for around two and a half hours and has full onboard bar services.
Ride through Downtown Tampa on the TECO Streetcar. One day unlimited ride that spans a 2 mile trek from Ybor City and downtown Tampa.
26 locals recommend
TECO Line Streetcar System
26 locals recommend
Ride through Downtown Tampa on the TECO Streetcar. One day unlimited ride that spans a 2 mile trek from Ybor City and downtown Tampa.
The Tampa Art Museum is an ultra-modern building in Gasparilla Plaza in Downtown Tampa. It's a must see if you're an art aficionado
265 locals recommend
Tampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla Plaza
265 locals recommend
The Tampa Art Museum is an ultra-modern building in Gasparilla Plaza in Downtown Tampa. It's a must see if you're an art aficionado
The Tampa Riverwalk in Downtown Tampa is much more than a riverside trail. There is a public dock on the Riverwalk from where a water shuttle service operates, a wharf with terraced cafes and restaurants and a convention center as well as many other amenities.
17 locals recommend
Tampa Riverwalk at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
17 locals recommend
The Tampa Riverwalk in Downtown Tampa is much more than a riverside trail. There is a public dock on the Riverwalk from where a water shuttle service operates, a wharf with terraced cafes and restaurants and a convention center as well as many other amenities.
Take an e-boat out on the Hillsborough River and make an afternoon and night of it exploring the waterways of Downtown Tampa. Pack a picnic lunch or stop at any of the eateries and cafes along the river's banks. You may drive the boats yourself (don't need a license) or hire a captain.
27 locals recommend
eBoats Tampa
333 S Franklin St
27 locals recommend
Take an e-boat out on the Hillsborough River and make an afternoon and night of it exploring the waterways of Downtown Tampa. Pack a picnic lunch or stop at any of the eateries and cafes along the river's banks. You may drive the boats yourself (don't need a license) or hire a captain.

Food scene

Columbia is Florida’s Oldest Restaurant, founded in Tampa's historic Ybor City in 1905 for old-world charm, and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and wine list. Also enjoy the flamenco show at night.
365 locals recommend
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th Ave
365 locals recommend
Columbia is Florida’s Oldest Restaurant, founded in Tampa's historic Ybor City in 1905 for old-world charm, and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and wine list. Also enjoy the flamenco show at night.
A microbrewery and restaurant with great food and great flavorful beers.
92 locals recommend
Tampa Bay Brewing Company
1600 E 8th Ave
92 locals recommend
A microbrewery and restaurant with great food and great flavorful beers.
“ Most beautiful restaurant in Florida” Expect a great dining experience
199 locals recommend
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy Blvd
199 locals recommend
“ Most beautiful restaurant in Florida” Expect a great dining experience
Brew Bus Brewing’s spacious tasting room and restaurant offering public tours every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to visit local craft breweries,
71 locals recommend
Brew Bus Brewing
71 locals recommend
Brew Bus Brewing’s spacious tasting room and restaurant offering public tours every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to visit local craft breweries,

Family fun places

THE GREAT ESCAPE ROOM, SKY ZONE INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK. Experience the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in the trampoline park and the real-live escape rooms where teams work together to find hidden objects.
11 locals recommend
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
9560 US-19
11 locals recommend
THE GREAT ESCAPE ROOM, SKY ZONE INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK. Experience the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in the trampoline park and the real-live escape rooms where teams work together to find hidden objects.
It is a large scale, 250,000-square-foot aquarium has more than 14,000 animals. Enjoy three touch pools: Stingrays, Moon Jellies, and animals with no bones. A fun Family favorite
848 locals recommend
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Dr
848 locals recommend
It is a large scale, 250,000-square-foot aquarium has more than 14,000 animals. Enjoy three touch pools: Stingrays, Moon Jellies, and animals with no bones. A fun Family favorite
Busch Gardens, an African themed park. The park features many roller coasters and thrill rides. From January to March, Busch Gardens hosts a weekly concert series which invites popular bands either in big band music or pop to perform classic or contemporary songs
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley Dr
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens, an African themed park. The park features many roller coasters and thrill rides. From January to March, Busch Gardens hosts a weekly concert series which invites popular bands either in big band music or pop to perform classic or contemporary songs

City/town information

St. Petersburg is popular for golfing, boating, fishing and beach going. Its waterfront parks host the Dali Museum.
443 locals recommend
St. Petersburg
443 locals recommend
St. Petersburg is popular for golfing, boating, fishing and beach going. Its waterfront parks host the Dali Museum.
Clearwater Beach, is a 3-mile stretch of white sand. Injured dolphins and sea turtles are rehabilitated at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
335 locals recommend
Clearwater
335 locals recommend
Clearwater Beach, is a 3-mile stretch of white sand. Injured dolphins and sea turtles are rehabilitated at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

City advice

Getting around

Car is needed

If not driving, plan on renting a car.